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French (Beginners) 9.30 - 11.00 am Fridays at Astbury Mere John Pickles Improve your holiday in a French speaking country with a workable knowledge of French. For beginners and those with some knowledge. Practical and fun! Shopping, reservations, directions, eating, etc, ... how to cope in French.
French (Advanced) 11.15 - 12.45 Thursdays at New Life Church Peter Axon French for Francophiles, requiring some knowledge of French, either from school or from frequent visits to France. Geared to French interest, using a variety of methods including CDs with booklet transcriptions, exercises, magazines, etc.
French (Discussion) 9.30 - 11.00 am Fridays at St Mary’s Church Hall Jo Sexton Talking only French, we discuss various topics both serious and non serious. No English allowed!
German (Conversation) 3.15 - 4.45 pm Thursdays at St John Headquarters Alan and Julia Maccabee During 2007/8, the group had 9 regular members of varying capabilities. After the end of the Spring term, a number of more advanced German speakers have made contact. This gives the opportunity to divide the group into two ability levels, in adjoining rooms. Other German speakers of any ability level will be welcome.
Italian (Beginners) 11.15 - 12.45 am Fridays at Astbury Mere John Pickles Beginners only – a basic starter course.
Italian (Continuing) *New Group* 3.15 - 4.45 pm Wednesdays at Astbury Mere Polly Howkins If you enjoyed the Beginners Italian last year and would like to follow it up with more practice, please come and join me. A little knowledge, but not a lot, is required.
Spanish (Beginners) 9.30 - 11.00 am Tuesdays at St John Headquarters Peter Williams For those who have never tried Spanish before and would like to give it a go.
Resources for Beginners Spanish Course book : BBC Active “Espana Viva”, ISBN 978-0-563-472667. Good prices at Play.com, Amazon.co.uk, and the BBC Shop. Spanish Quick Fix : A selection of essential basic phrases in Spanish, with downloadable mp3’s to aid pronunciation. Spanish Steps : Spanish Steps will introduce you to simple, spoken Spanish language. StudySpanish.com : Free Spanish Tutorials (including the correct use of por/para here).
Spanish (Intermediate) 1.30 - 3.00 pm Wednesdays at New Life Church Brian Poole If you have done Spanish for Beginners and now feel like moving on. The course will be based on the book “Hugo’s Spanish in Three Months”.
Spanish (Chit Chat) 1.30 - 3.00 pm Tuesdays at St Mary’s Church Hall (Davenport Lounge) Jo Sexton Conversation practising real life situations. Suitable for those with a little knowledge but not for beginners.
Spanish (Further) 11.15 - 12.45 Tuesdays at Astbury Mere Phyllis Philipson Members all have some previous knowledge of Spanish and an interest in the language and in the culture of the many countries where Spanish is spoken. While we will continue to use “Sueños World Spanish Book 2” as our basis, we also encourage members of the group to plan and take a class, thus providing fresh ideas and greater variety in the sessions.
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